Inhaled 'Poppers' Can Lead to Vision Problems By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 8 March 16 A "feel-good" drug may actually mess up people's vision, a new report says.
Zika Virus May Infect, Kill Neural Stem Cells By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 5 March 16 The Zika virus may infect and kill a type of brain cell that is crucial for brain development.
Doesn't Make Scents? Snakebite Causes Man to Lose Ability to Smell By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 3 March 16 After a brief encounter with a poisonous snake, a man lost his sense of smell.
Mistaken Dengue Diagnoses Hamper Treatment, Prediction By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 3 March 16 People infected with the chikungunya virus may be misdiagnosed as having dengue, which could lead researchers to misunderstand the true prevalence of these infections.
Many Melanoma Patients May Have Few Moles By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 2 March 16 When you think of skin cancer, you may think of checking your moles. But a new study shows that people with few moles can still have the deadly skin cancer melanoma.
Zika Virus Linked to Stillbirth By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 25 February 16 A stillborn baby in Brazil showed evidence of a Zika virus infection, a new report says.
Ebola May Leave Survivors with Lasting Problems in Brain, Nerves By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 25 February 16 For people who survived Ebola during the world's largest outbreak of the viral disease, the effects of the virus may still linger.
People with Mental Health Disorders Often Marry Each Other By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 24 February 16 People may select partners who share certain traits with them, researchers said.
Come on, Already! Impatience Linked to Chromosome Length By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 22 February 16 Impatient people may have cells that "look older," by one measure of cell aging, according to a new study.
HPV Rate in Teen Girls Drops More Than 60 Percent By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 22 February 16 The prevalence of cancer-causing human papillomavirus (HPV) among teenage girls in the United States has dropped by more than 60 percent since the vaccine against it was introduced, researchers say.
Deaths from 'Benzo' Sedatives Quietly Increasing By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 18 February 16 Overdoses involving benzodiazepines are "a public health problem that has gone under the radar," a researchers says.
Social Group Activities May Help Retirees Live Longer By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 17 February 16 People who belong to social groups during retirement actually live longer, a new study finds.
'Good' Bacteria Lacking in City Homes By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 16 February 16 Got bacteria? If you live in a city, maybe not enough of the good kind.
Photos: Muscles and Bones Made with New 'Bioprinter' By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 16 February 16 Human-sized bones and other tissues can be printed on a new device called a bioprinter, researchers say.
Organs to Order: 3D 'Bioprinter' Makes Replacement Bones, Ears By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 16 February 16 Human-size bones and other structures can now be "printed" using a new device called a 3D bioprinter, researchers say.
Potent Pot: Marijuana Is Stronger Now Than It Was 20 Years Ago By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 9 February 16 Marijuana is getting stronger, new research finds.
Your Brain May Work Differently in Winter Than Summer By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 8 February 16 The changing seasons may change how you think, new research finds.
Whooping Cough Booster Wears Off in Teens By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 5 February 16 The whooping cough vaccine seems to wear off over time.
Why the BMI May Be a Flawed Measure of Health By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 4 February 16 Your body mass index, or BMI, may not be an accurate indicator of your risk of heart disease or diabetes, new research finds.
Head Trauma Linked to Same 'Plaques' Seen in Alzheimer's By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 3 February 16 People with brain injuries may have a buildup of the same plaques in their brains seen in people with Alzheimer's disease, a small, new study suggests.
Aging May Slow When Certain Cells Are Killed By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 3 February 16 Can getting rid of certain cells lead to a longer life?
New HPV Vaccination Recommendations Released By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 3 February 16 Health officials released an update to the schedule of vaccines recommended for children.
High-Fiber Diet May Help Lower Breast Cancer Risk By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 1 February 16 Eating lots of fiber during the teen and early adulthood years may play a role in llowering breast cancer risk later in life, a new study suggests.
There May Be an Exercise 'Sweet Spot' for Losing Weight By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 29 January 16 Working out more does not necessarily translate into burning significantly more calories, a new study finds.
Autism Risk Linked to Obesity, Diabetes Combination in Moms By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 29 January 16 Children born to women with obesity and diabetes may have an increased risk of autism, a new study suggests.